The Sirus Ford Drive / Upfront is designed for wheelchair users who want to drive from your wheelchair, or travel upfront as a passenger from the comfort of your wheelchair.

We are proud to say the Ford WAV is our most superior conversion to date. With over fifteen years’ experience developing innovative vehicle conversions we have applied all of our knowledge and experience to our latest design. Combined with Ford’s latest Grand Tourneo Connect, this premium product offers a wide range of features giving you exceptional comfort and drive quality. If you have faced many different issues with WAV’s, read the top 20 things about how the Sirus Ford conversion has been designed helps to alleviate these problems.

Conversion Options

Option 1 – Combined Drive / Upfront (lowering suspension)- This conversion is for wheelchair drivers who also want to travel as an upfront passenger. Includes lowering air suspension with automated ramp and automated side sliding door. The big advantage to this conversion is the ramp is just 70cm in length.

Option 2 – Combined Drive / Upfront (standard suspension) –  As above, but this vehicle doesn’t have lowering suspension, so it is fitted with a slightly longer ramp (1.1m).

Option 3 – Upfront Passenger  – As you will always be travelling with a partner, you may not feel the need for automation. This more economical option offers standard suspension, a manual ramp (1.1m) and a manual side sliding door.

Conversion features

Lowered Flat Floor

The conversion has a lowered floor throughout the front of the vehicle, meaning you have exceptional interior space for a compact vehicle and very good visibility / eyeline. The maximum seated head height for a passenger is 58 inches / 147cm and for a driver 135cm / 53.5 inches.

The expertly designed flat floor allows you to swap between driver and passenger position with ease. The interchangeable front seats (which are on transfer wheels) can easily be moved into either position, so whilst you are out and about, you can choose to switch places with your companion.

Side Access

Designed for both independent wheelchair drivers and upfront wheelchair passengers, the Sirus Ford WAV gives you total flexibility and choice. The side access allows you to access the vehicle from the curb or easily from a disabled parking space.

Ramp

Many side entry ramps can be extremely long and steep and cause issues with parking. This conversion is specifically designed with the shortest ramp possible (from just 70cm) which has an angle below 11 degrees. The ramp is designed with an anti-slip coating, improving wheel traction in wet weather. The interior floor of the vehicle is also designed with an anti-slip material.

Lowering Air Suspension (optional)

The benefit of the lowering suspension is that the vehicle has a pre-set ground clearance and will always maintain constant ride height, regardless of the number of people or equipment carried in the vehicle. It also allows a very short ramp to avoid issues when parking. The 4-corner suspension lowers the vehicle when you enter and exit and when you are ready to drive away the suspension will rise to ride height.

Original Rear OEM Seats and Boot Space

Enjoy the comfort of two original manufacturer rear seats, which can be folded down to give you additional space for equipment. A fold-away step has also been fitted in the rear for additional comfort. A spacious boot which hasn’t been modified offers ample space for equipment and luggage. (Check out our gallery for an image of the popular Molift in the boot).  For ease of use or if travelling independently we can fit an optional automated tailgate.

Seating layout

Seating for 4 people with the option to switch from driver to upfront passenger and two OEM rear seats.

Additional Options
• Push Button Gear Selector – Change gear at the push of a button.
• Tow Bar – Due to the side access design the Ford can accommodate a tow bar for a trailer or caravan.Please ask us about further bespoke options and adaptations.

Ford Grand Tourneo Connect 

The latest Ford Grand Tourneo Connect is set to upgrade your whole driving experience. The vehicle boasts a long list of standard and optional features and technologies. There are new user-friendly systems to keep you connected, help you control and monitor your speed and even help you find a parking space!

Features and Options Include:

EcoBlue Diesel Engine

State-of-the-art, turbo-charged Ford EcoBlue diesel engines deliver measurably improved efficiency, performance and refinement. Available as 100 PS and 120 PS versions, they are also more responsive and also quieter than ever before.

SYNC 3. For an effortless hands-free experience – Stay connected to your navigation system, phone and music. Live Traffic can help you avoid the jams.

Pre-Collision Assist –  Detects vehicles and pedestrians in the road ahead. The system warns you if it detects a potential collision and if you don’t respond it will automatically apply the brakes.

Intelligent Speed Assist – Designed to enhance your speed control and enabling you to concentrate on the road.

For more information on the Ford, check out the features on our handy table in the gallery section of this page. For more information, you can visit the Ford website.